So let me guess. You still haven’t equipped your airplane for ADS-B. With the calendar about to flip from 2015 to 2016 – and with the FAA mandate still stubbornly set for Jan. 1, 2020 – you’re starting to feel a little squeamish. You know you should install mandate-compliant ADS-B gear (including a WAAS GPS position source and antenna if you don’t have one already) but you’re reluctant to act. What if the mandate is delayed? What if a better, cheaper option comes along?
The ADS-B Waiting Game
Key Takeaways:
- The FAA's ADS-B mandate for January 1, 2020, is unlikely to be delayed, and avionics products are already available.
- Pilots who wait until the last minute to install ADS-B gear risk encountering full avionics shops and hardware backorders.
- It is advisable to start researching solutions, purchasing hardware, and scheduling installations well in advance of the deadline (e.g., in 2016, as per the article's context) to avoid future stress and potential issues.
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